Solo: meaning, definitions and examples

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solo

 

[ หˆsษ™สŠ.lษ™สŠ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

music

A musical piece or song performed by one person, especially a solo performance.

Synonyms

individual performance, solo performance, solo piece

Examples of usage

  • He played a beautiful piano solo at the concert.
  • She sang a solo at the opera house.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

An individual performance or achievement, especially in a team sport.

Synonyms

individual performance, solo achievement, solo effort

Examples of usage

  • He scored a solo goal in the match.
  • She had a solo victory in the competition.
Context #3 | Adjective

music

Performed by or involving a single performer.

Synonyms

individual, single, soloist

Examples of usage

  • She is known for her solo guitar performances.
  • The solo singer captivated the audience with her voice.

Translations

Translations of the word "solo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค•เฅ‡เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช allein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sendiri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ solo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฝใƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท seul

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ solo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†”๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ูุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรณlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรณlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฌๅฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ solo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณlรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ solo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ solo

Etymology

The word 'solo' originated from the Italian word 'solo' meaning 'alone'. It was first used in the musical context to refer to a piece performed by one person. Over time, the term has expanded to include individual performances in various fields such as music, sports, and more. The concept of 'solo' emphasizes the talent and skill of a single performer, showcasing their abilities without the support of a group or team.

See also: sol, solace, solar, sole.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,082 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.